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Quebec City / Canada

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The Château Frontenac above the old town at dusk in early September — Photo: Wilfredor, via Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0 Author Wilfredor · CC0 1.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Quebec City, Canada, for the best experience?Mid-September to early October gives Quebec City its best balance — highs around 66°F (19°C), the old town's stone streets free of peak crowds, and the full summer…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Quebec City on a first visit?Walk the 4.6 km circuit of the city walls, tour the Citadelle, and ride out to Montmorency Falls — the three stops that explain how this city was built, defended and…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Quebec City, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat in the Quartier Petit-Champlain and along Rue Saint-Jean, and order poutine where the curds are fresh — Quebec's defining dish was assembled in this province in the…

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